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Top Mid-Missouri news about COVID-19
As news about the novel coronavirus continues to evolve, the News Tribune wants to ensure the community is up-to-date.
Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 5:23am
Local man injured in motorcycle crash
A Jefferson City man was injured when he crashed his motorcycle Thursday afternoon in Cole County.
by News Tribune
Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:05am
Cole County spending down remaining COVID-19 relief funds
The Cole County Commission is trying to spend the county's remaining federal COVID-19 relief funds by the end of the month.
by Jeff Haldiman
Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:05am
Heartland Port Authority continues work to get access to proposed port site
Leaders of the Heartland Port Authority said Tuesday they continue to work with the Missouri Office of Administration to get permission to access the land for the proposed port site to start the work.
by Jeff Haldiman
Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:05am
Callaway Energy Center remains out of service
The Callaway Energy Center is still not operating after a non-nuclear generator issue occurred sometime during the plant's scheduled refueling shutdown at the turn of the year.
by Olivia Garrett
Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:05am
Missouri unemployment rising but below national average
Missouri's unemployment rate rose slightly in December but remains lower than the national average.
by News Tribune
Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:05am
Wildlife dances onto McClung Park mural
Jefferson City residents chose Alex Eickhoff's mural design in a Facebook vote in December and he began bringing the McClung Park mural to life.
by Emily Cole
Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 11:16pm
Missouri physicians to begin submitting medical marijuana certifications online
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' Section for Medical Marijuana Regulation on Wednesday began notifying physicians about the change to allow them to submit patient certifications electronically.
by News Tribune
Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 6:54pm
Callaway bicentennial concert set for Aug. 28
The Callaway 200 committee is working to finalize details for Callaway County's long-delayed bicentennial concert.
by Helen Wilbers
Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 6:51pm
2 vehicles removed from Missouri River, 1 still submerged
Authorities continue to investigate how multiple vehicles became submerged in the Missouri River near Jefferson City.
by Jeff Haldiman
Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 3:45pm
Cole County health providers begin COVID-19 vaccinations for public
Cole County health leaders are advising residents to be patient — those who want it will receive a coronavirus vaccination as soon as possible.
by Joe Gamm
Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 3:15pm
Coronavirus test clinic planned at Missouri Capitol after outbreak
Missouri legislative leaders said Thursday that they are planning to open a rapid COVID-19 testing clinic inside the Capitol building, after the annual session began with an outbreak of the disease.
by David A. Lieb, Associated Press
Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 3:00pm
Miller County authorities looking for robbery suspect
The Miller County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in finding a robbery suspect.
Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 11:20am
Vehicles recovered at Missouri River access in Jefferson City
Authorities continue to investigate why three vehicles were found in the Missouri River near the Noren River Access in Jefferson City.
by News Tribune
Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 9:35am
COVID-19 supply boxes begin to arrive in Cole County
The 35,000 white boxes of COVID-19 supply boxes Cole County purchased for residents with federal CARES Act money have begun to arrive in Jefferson City, and more should come in throughout the week.
by Jeff Haldiman
Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:05am
Missouri total deer harvest up 4%
Missouri's 2020-21 deer-hunting season ended Friday, with the Missouri Department of Conservation reporting a preliminary total deer kill for the season of 296,516.
Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:05am
Utility assistance available for those facing COVID-19 hardship
Energy assistance dollars are still available for families in Central Missouri who get their electric and gas service from Ameren Missouri and are experiencing financial strain due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:05am
Most municipal races in Cole County will be unopposed
Many seats on area municipal boards will be up for election April 6, and most candidates will be running for re-election to their current posts unopposed.
by Jeff Haldiman
Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:05am
Jefferson City awarded $1.5 million grant for MSP infrastructure
Jefferson City has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to assist with the redevelopment of Missouri State Penitentiary.
by Emily Cole
Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:05am
Missouri Highway Patrol Academy graduates 31 recruits
The graduation ceremony for the 31 members of the 110th Recruit Class of the Missouri Highway Patrol Academy marked the end of 25 weeks of training. Due to coronavirus guidelines, the ceremony was held by invitation only.
by Jeff Haldiman
Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 11:37pm
Filing deadline closes for school board seats
The school boards for the Jefferson City, Blair Oaks, Eugene and Russellville school districts each have two three-year seats available on the April 6 ballot, and each have three candidates running.
by Layne Stracener
Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 11:30pm
Biden, Trump supporters demonstrate at Missouri State Capitol on inauguration day
While President Joe Biden was sworn into office Wednesday in the nation's capital, supporters of both Biden and outgoing President Donald Trump demonstrated at the Missouri State Capitol.
by Jeff Haldiman
Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 5:50pm
Gov. Parson calls on National Guard to assist in vaccination efforts
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday asked the state's residents to remain patient during the roll-out of vaccines for the coronavirus.
by Joe Gamm
Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 5:05pm
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